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Formula 1 2019: Lewis Hamilton aims to land knockout blow at typhoon-threatened Japanese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton may not be able to clinch a sixth world championship at the typhoon-threatened Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, but knows he can knock all but teammate Valtteri Bottas out of the title race.

Formula 1 2019: Honda-backed racer Naoki Yamamoto to participate in opening practice for Toro Rosso ahead of Japanese GP

Yamamoto, 31, is reigning champion in Japanese Super Formula and the Japanese Super Formula touring car series, where he has partnered 2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button

Japanese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton fastest in practice as Mercedes take top two positions in Suzuka

Hamilton lapped the 5.8-kilometre Suzuka circuit in one minute, 28.691 seconds on the yellow-marked soft tyre, going 0.446 seconds faster than teammate Valtteri Bottas, who set his quickest time on the slower medium tyre.

Japanese Grand Prix: 'Hungry' Lewis Hamilton focussed on increasing championship lead over Sebastian Vettel at Suzuka

Hamilton was allowed to claim a 70th career win when Valtteri Bottas was ordered to move over in Sochi — with the world champion describing it as the strangest day of his career.

Japanese Grand Prix: Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel retires after four laps due to engine trouble

Vettel began on the front row alongside Hamilton but his mechanics were working on a spark plug problem and Vettel complained of a lack of power after the start.

Japanese Grand Prix: Ferrari rules out gearbox change for Sebastian Vettel despite Malaysian mishap

Sebastian Vettel is 34 points behind Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton with five races remaining, including Sunday’s at Suzuka.

Malaysian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes have some 'real big problems' to fix with their cars

Hamilton, now 34 points clear of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and well on his way to a fourth title, started in pole position but lost out to Red Bull’s 20-year-old Dutch driver Max Verstappen.

Japanese GP talking points: Mercedes champions again, Nico Rosberg en route, Force India steady

The biggest talking point from the Japanese GP was Mercedes winning their third consecutive Constructors’ Championship while their drivers, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton continued the intense battle for Drivers' Championship.

Lewis Hamilton didn't self-destruct, insists Nico Rosberg after winning Japanese GP

Formula One: Nico Rosberg wins Japanese GP, Lewis Hamilton battles to third after poor start

Nico Rosberg romped to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead over world champion Lewis Hamilton in the Formula One title race.